Teeth Whitening

Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth.

The darker tissue of your teeth, the dentin, can become exposed as the outer layer of enamel is worn away by the effects of aging or things like caffeine and tobacco.

Food particles are naturally attracted to a tooth's enamel by a certain protein. Products like coffee and tea, berries and soy sauce are notorious for staining teeth. Over time, teeth actually become more absorbent and vulnerable to staining from food and other substances.

One type of stain—caused by traumatic injuries, medications and fluorosis—actually begins inside the tooth; brushing and flossing don’t help. Another type of stain—one that can be more easily attacked by brushing, flossing and rinsing—is caused by external factors such as foods.

More and more people today are choosing tooth-whitening procedures to reverse the effects of aging and abuse from food and tobacco stains.

Some commercially available "whitening toothpastes" can be somewhat effective at removing stains and making teeth a few shades brighter. However, many of these products have abrasive substances that can actually wear away your tooth's enamel.

Whitening agents actually change the color of your teeth, but only are effective on certain types of stains. For example, bleaching agents have a difficult time removing brownish or grayish stains. These products also are not as effective on pitted or badly discolored teeth, or on restorations such as crowns, bridges, bonding and tooth-colored fillings (porcelain veneers or dental bonding may be more appropriate in this case).

Professional whitening performed by our office is considered to be the most effective and safest method; done properly, tooth whitening can last as long as five years. Over-the-counter whitening systems are somewhat effective as long as they are monitored and directions followed closely.

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Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Once per month (Call for specific dates)

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

  • "Wow!! Such a wonderful dentist. It was such a refreshing experience to have you greet us at the door, then talking with us and how you and your hygenist went about taking care of my problem. Dr. Stevens and his staff are such pleasant people. It is so good to go to a doctor's office and have someone so kind and interested in you as a person and takes the time with you. There aren't too many of them left! Then, to have you take the time to call that evening to find out how I was doing... That tops! That's how the doctors and dentists were in my era of growing up and in this day and age, you can see how my visit to you was a really nice experience."
    By Loreen C.
  • "Our family recently moved to Smithville and wanted to find a dentist locally. As with finding any new doctor and services, you want to make sure you are getting the best. It was also very important that we found an office that would work well with our little one. I believe the first visit is extremely important as it sets the tone for future appointments. Dr. Stevens' office and staff well exceeded our expectations today with making our daughter's first dental cleaning an awesome experience. It's been so good in fact, she has been playing dentist for the last couple hours! I am grateful we have our new home in the Smithville community as well as finding our new dental home with Dr. Stevens."
    By Anna B.
  • "The office is nice and the staff is even nicer. They always know your name when you go in and they remember things about you (enough that they can make conversation). They are really a down-home sort of place with all the nice newer gadgets. Dr. Stevens is always very friendly and acts as if he's been your friend for years. His prices are also very reasonable. I will be going back again."
    By Michelle V.
  • "My family and I have been patients of Dr. Stevens for quite some time now. We have been completely satisfied with him and his staff. Their knowledge and ability to give each patient that personal touch is very comforting. I would recommend his services to anyone!"
    By Karen P.